CVE-2000-0775: Buffer overflow in RobTex Viking server earlier than 1.06-370 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of ser

Q: How do I fix CVE-2000-0775?

viking server: upgrade to newer than 1.0.6_build355. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2000-0775 being exploited?

CVE-2000-0775 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2000-0775 affect?

CVE-2000-0775 affects viking server. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Buffer overflow in RobTex Viking server earlier than 1.06-370 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary commands via a long HTTP GET request, or long Unless-Modified-Since, If-Range, or If-Modified-Since head

Q: How urgent is CVE-2000-0775?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

This week

HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2000-0775 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting viking server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in RobTex Viking server earlier than 1.06-370 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary commands via a long HTTP GET request, or long Unless-Modified-Since, If-Range, or If-Modified-Since headers.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	9.7% (top 4%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2000-10-20
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: robtex

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2000-10-20 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:52 UTCUpdated Record last modified

robtex viking server UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.0.6_build355

Fixed in: newer than 1.0.6_build355

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy viking-server || rpm -q viking-server || viking-server --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.0.6_build355 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade viking-server

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade viking-server

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: RobTex Viking Server 1.0.6 Build 355 - Remote Buffer Overflow

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2000-0775?

viking server: upgrade to newer than 1.0.6_build355. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2000-0775 being exploited?

CVE-2000-0775 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2000-0775 affect?

CVE-2000-0775 affects viking server. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Buffer overflow in RobTex Viking server earlier than 1.06-370 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary commands via a long HTTP GET request, or long Unless-Modified-Since, If-Range, or If-Modified-Since head

How urgent is CVE-2000-0775?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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References

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